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A Media Driver Is Missing Windows 10 USB Install [Solved]
Learn to fix this issue and proceed with the installation process
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Updated onMay 16, 2024
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As time passed, installing Windows became a walk in the park. Does anyone rememberWindows XPand the lengthy installation process closely followed by the demoralizing driver’s lookup? Those, luckily, belong to the past.
However, despite the fact thatWindows 10installation is simple, there are someerrors, like theA media driver is missinga prompt which prevents users from continuing to the Install now screen.
The USB installation media boots fine, however, the installation fails due to a missing USB hub driver.
We provided some solutions which should help you overcome themedia driver is missing Windows 10 USB installproblem. Check them out below.
How can I fix theA media driver is missing Windows 10 USB installissue?
1. Make sure you meet the Windows 10 requirements
First things first. Before we move to deal with the steps, we suggest you check the system requirements forWindows 10.
Besides applying this to a standard system configuration, we alsorecommend updating your BIOS(if updates are available) before you move to a clean installation ofWindows 10.
Here are the minimum system requirements you’ll need to meet in order to runWindows 10:
Of course, in order to achieve a seamless workflow, it’s better to have at least 2 GB of RAM (3 for the 64-bit version) and much better processing power.
2. Use a third-party driver updater software
Downloading drivers manually may lead to serious malfunctions, because is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed.
Using a dedicated tool to find the missing driver for your Windows 10 PC is one of the safest and time-saving solutions. Aprofessional driver updater softwarewill automatically find the missing drivers and install them in seconds.
When running a driver updater, there is no need to upgrade or install drivers separately unless you configure it to do so.
3. Try switching the USB hub midway
This isn’t a new problem. Not by a long stretch. A lot of users experienced theerrorwhile clean installing Windows 7 and 8, as well.
Now, it seems that a certain user provided the solution for theWindows 7 installation issue, which can, hopefully, apply to Windows 8 or, in this case,Windows 10.
Namely, he/she was able to go past the error screen with a nifty workaround. Here’s how to do it yourself:
This should work but we must stress that this mostly applies to users who already installedWindows 10on a given machine before.
4. Try different USB stick and use USB 2.0 port exclusively
For some peculiar reason, not every compatible USB flash stick (6 GB of storage space) will load the installation files.
In case you have an alternative USB flash drive, try re-creating the setup and try installingWindows 10again. You can use either Media Creation Tool or any third-party application to do so.
Furthermore, if you’ve never installedWindows 10before on the given PC, chances are that the BIOS won’t load the installation setup if you use a USB 3.0 port.
So, make sure to stick exclusively with the USB 2.0 ports while installingWindows 10. You’ll easily recognize the USB 3.0 port by the blue stripe inside.
5. Set USB option to Auto and disable Legacy USB if available
Disabling/enabling some of the options available in BIOS helped some users circumvent theerror.
Firstly, if you’re installing a 64-bit version ofWindows 10, we recommend disabling Legacy USB and Legacy BIOS in the BIOS (UEFI) settings.
Also, make sure to enable the AHCI prior to plugging in the flash installation drive.
Some contemporary configurations allow users to enable the USB option to USB 3.0 solely. We suggest setting it to Auto. If you have the option like that in your BIOS/UEFI menu, of course.
6. Try using Rufus instead of the Media Creation Tool or DVD
Finally, if you’re unable to get through with it, starting from scratch with the Rufus might be your way out.
Even though the Microsoft-provided Media Creation Tool usually works just fine, we suggest trying out the alternative.
Also, if you depleted options when it comes to installingWindows 10from theUSB flash, just give a DVD a try.
You can download the ISO file and burn it to DVD by using nothing else but Windows resources. The main condition is that you have a DVD-ROM at your disposal.
Another viable solution is to upgrade toWindows 10from Windows 7/8.1 with the Media Creation tool through the system and perform a clean reinstallation later on.
That should do it. In case you have an alternative solution for thea media driver your computer needs is missing problemor have questions regarding the enlisted ones, make sure to tell us in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides,Windows Installation errors
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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